Discussion Paper

The AI Buildout and the Economy: Publicly Available Data to Assess AI's Impact


Abstract: This note presents publicly available indicators that can help researchers and policymakers track the evolution of the generative AI buildout and its potential impact on the economy on a timely basis. We organize the indicators into three categories: capabilities and costs; firm investment and adoption; and productivity and labor.

https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.4119

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: FEDS Notes

Publication Date: 2026-07-17

Number: 2026-07-17-2